The Edmonton Oilers spent the days leading up to the trade deadline aggressively searching for blue line help, and one name that kept popping up was Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Toronto Maple Leafs . But according to TSN insider Darren Dreger , the deal ultimately fell apart when Edmonton refused to meet Toronto’s steep asking price.
Dreger reported on TSN’s Trade Deadline coverage that the Maple Leafs wanted a first-round pick, a second-round pick, and a prospect for the veteran defens...
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Scratch another pending UFA off the board for this summer. The Seattle Kraken & captain Jordan Eberle have agreed on a two-year extension worth $11 million. Kraken captain Jordan Eberle is signing a two-year extension with the team, per @FriedgeHNIC 🫡 pic.twitter.com/gQQ6MMhhSR — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 6, 2026 Eberle, 35, is having an excellent bounce-back season, with 22 goals, his best total in eight years. It's also his ninth 20-goal season in his 16-year career. Inj...
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The Minnesota Wild are staying busy. According to The Athletic's Michael Russo, the Florida Panthers are acquiring forward Vinnie Hinostroza from the Wild in exchange for future considerations. Hearing #mnwild have traded Vinnie Hinostroza has been traded to the Florida Panthers for future considerations — Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) March 6, 2026 Since joining the Wild mid-season last year, the 31-year-old has recorded eight goals and 18 total points across 73 games. He's averaged 11:30 time...
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The Los Angeles Kings have unexpectedly traded forward Corey Perry back to one of his old stomping grounds, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Kings have traded Corey Perry to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2nd RD pick — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 6, 2026 The Kings receive a 2028 second-round pick in return. We had heard earlier this week that Perry wasn't interested in moving at this deadline, but the Kings couldn't pass up that pick, as the team struggles to stay in the playof...
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Nick Foligno has been a tremendous veteran leader and mentor for the young Chicago Blackhawks the past three seasons, but he has said his goodbyes this morning and is on his way to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for future considerations (i.e. nothing, really). The Blackhawks are trading captain Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild where he can play with his brother Marcus 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/A9mNQDCx5m — Nasty Knuckles (@NastyKnuckles) March 6, 2026 The Hawks did Foligno a solid, as he'll...
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The San Jose Sharks had been rumored to be considering a big-time addition to their goaltending position at this deadline, but instead, they've decided to double down on backup Alex Nedeljkovic. They've signed him to a two-year extension. Alex Nedeljkovic is staying put in San Jose 🦈 pic.twitter.com/eNVe0Jwra3 — Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) March 6, 2026 The deal is worth $6 million, for a $3 million AAV. Nedeljkovic is having a solid season backing up starter Yaroslav Askarov, a...
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All sorts of buzz surrounding Sergei Bobrovsky and Jordan Binnington as the top two goaltenders that could change teams before today's 3pm ET trade deadline. But there are several others out on the market, and we've got the latest intel from former NHL goalie-turned-insider Kevin Weekes. Early morning Rumblings ; Per sources - Bobrovsky, Wallstedt, Ingram, Binnington, Stolarz and Skinner have been discussed in different potential trade scenarios. Goalie Market is intriguing. #HockeyX — Kevin W...
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The Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild have pulled off one of the more interesting trades of deadline day, swapping young talent in a straight-up deal. Bobby Brink is headed to the Wild, while David Jiricek is going to the Flyers. Minnesota adds scoring help up front and Philadelphia is taking a swing on a former high-end defense prospect who still carries real upside.
Bobby Brink gives the Wild needed scoring depth
Minnesota gets a 24-year-old winger who ...
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Colton Parayko made big headlines around the NHL on Thursday by announcing that he was invoking his no-trade clause and was turning down a trade to the Buffalo Sabres. The St. Louis Blues had reached that tentative agreement on Wednesday night. We then heard that he was still open to approving a trade to one of two prefered destinations on the West Coast. But a big development this morning has been revealed. TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun tells us that Parayko won't be going anywhere to...
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"My head's scratching, I can't believe they haven't got a deal done for him to stay in Florida at this point." That's what insider Kevin Weekes had to say about Panthers' icon Sergei Bobrovsky on TSN's Trade Centre Friday morning. The 37-year-old netminding legend has two Vezina Trophies and has backboned the Panthers' two Stanley Cup runs, but he's a pending unrestricted free agent, and there appears to be no deal on an extension in sight. That means a stunning trade could be coming tod...
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The New York Islanders could have a new trade piece emerging ahead of Friday's 3pm trade deadline. According to Stefen Rosner of The Elmonters , forward Max Shabanov is open to a trade as he looks for a bigger opportunity elsewhere after struggling to secure a consistent role on Long Island this season. #Isles F Maxim Shabanov is a name to watch ahead of the Trade Deadline. Told he's open to a change of scenery to gain more #NHL experience. That + more on this trade deadline day [Free Fr...
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With five straight 20-goal seasons, Utah Mammoth top line center Nick Schmaltz is expected to be one of the top available unrestricted free agents this summer—IF he makes it there. According to insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet , not only do the Mammoth not intend to trade their star pivot today, it doesn't sound like he'll make it to July 1 either: I am not expecting the Mammoth to trade Nick Schmaltz . I’ve heard there’s been positive movement in contract negotiations, and c...
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The Carolina Hurricanes have been very active in trade discussions this week, and while they've been tied to landing a couple of big fish, one on defence, and one up front, it turns out they've been making trade offers which include disgruntled forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Elliotte Friedman: Not a coincidence Jesperi Kotkaniemi was back in the Carolina lineup on Wednesday night, but not convinced the Canucks will do it. (This would not be a Pettersson deal.) - Sportsnet (3/5) Kotkaniemi, 25, is...
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The Nashville Predators have indicated their willingness to join the selling brigade with a couple of deals already, but there still could be a bigger one afoot. According to insiders everywhere, Jonathan Marchessault will almost certainly be on the move. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet : I do believe there are serious efforts to find Jonathan Marchessault a new home. Darren Dreger on Barn Burner podcast: I think the Preds would trade Jonathan Marchessault as soon ...
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The Vancouver Canucks are open for business and after Tyler Myers and Conor Garland were recently traded, expect much more of the same from Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin on Friday. The Canucks are in the midst of a fire sale and have held trade discussions around Elias Pettersson with the Carolina Hurricanes and Detroit Red Wings. They've also been in talks on Evander Kane, Brock Boeser, Drew O'Connor, Teddy Blueger, and even David Kampf. There's been no shortage of interest in Boeser...
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You know you're a respected hockey player, when you don't even have formal no-trade protection on your contract, and are able to nix trades just based on a handshake agreement. That's certainly been the case for Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly, as teams continue to call the Predators management brass about the former Conn Smythe winner, and O'Reilly continues to stand his ground and ask to stick around Nashville. Elliotte Friedman: Ryan O’Reilly continues to express his desire to stay...
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The New York Rangers fire sale continues, and GM Chris Drury is now accepting final trade offers for two-way center Vincent Trocheck. Trocheck was held out of Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs for 'roster management' purposes, and word is, the Detroit Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes are making their final offers Friday morning, and Drury and company will mull them over and likely accept one of the two. At this point, it's a 90% certainty that Trocheck doesn't play another game ...
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to make a huge splash ahead of Friday afternoon's trade deadline, but Kyle Dubas won't be selling the farm to make it happen. Rumor has the Penguins and St. Louis Blues are in trade talks involving Robert Thomas heading to the Pens. Dubas has stated he'd prefer to shift his core younger this season and next, and Thomas fits the bill as a 26-year-old in his prime, who is under contract through the 2031 season. Apparently the Blues wanted the trade package to s...
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Keep an eye on the Montreal Canadiens landing one of the best goaltenders on the market before Friday afternoon's trade deadline. Reports have surfaced stating the Canadiens and St. Louis Blues are in advanced trade talks surrounding goaltender Jordan Binnington ending up in Montreal, and Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault heading to the Blues. The Canadiens haven't been satisfied with their goaltending this season, and have the type of talented team that could damage in the Stanley Cup Pla...
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The Vancouver Canucks' fire sale continues, as they've dealt a huge contract off their books. The Canucks sent forward Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets, in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick, and a 2026 third-round pick. Garland hasn't even had his new extension kick in, and the Canucks are moving on. The pesky forward is in the final season of his current contract, earning $4.95 million AAV, and next season has his extension start, which is a six-year deal, at $6 million AAV. Gar...
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The Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks pulled off a stunning trade in the wee hours of Friday morning, as the Capitals sent franchise legend John Carlson to Anaheim. The trade sees Carlson head to the Ducks, and the Capitals receiving a conditional 2026 or 2027 first-round pick, and a third-round pick in 2027. John Carlson is being traded to Anaheim — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 6, 2026 NEWS | The Washington Capitals have acquired a conditional first-round pick in either the 2026...
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The Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets are cooking up a huge deadline deal, which sees both Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley heading to Buffalo. Both defencemen were late scratches on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning for 'roster management' purposes, and just like that, The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta is reporting both Jets' blueliners are on their way to Buffalo. Things happen fast… quick update. Per sources, Sabres are working on a trade to acquire BOTH Schenn and Logan Stanley f...
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David Perron is heading back to Motown. The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings announced a deal on Thursday night that sees Perron head back to the Red Wings in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick. Perron, 37, is currently on the injured reserve, and held a 15-team no-trade list as part of his $4 million AAV contract. TRADE ALERT: The #Sens have acquired a conditional 4th round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward David Perron. pic.twitter.com/pwTX...
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After being a healthy scratch on Thursday night for the New York Rangers thanks to 'roster management' purposes, fourth-line center Sam Carrick is off to the Buffalo Sabres. Hearing the Rangers will trade Sam Carrick to Buffalo Every team can use some Stouffville — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 6, 2026 At the time of filing, the return for Carrick is unknown, however, it's expected to be a mid-round draft pick, or b-level prospect. Carrick, 34, can play either the wing or down t...
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The Edmonton Oilers have made several moves already as we approach the trade deadline, but according to insider David Pagnotta, they're still on the hunt for some more depth on the blueline. And he says they're even interested in a potential reunion with Troy Stecher. One name that I've heard that they are familiar with: Troy Stecher on the back end. The Toronto Maple Leafs are engaged in multiple talks involving Stech, and it's a little bit of a complicated situation because of the waiv...
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